Lies of P is expanding its universe with a new prequel titled Overture, announced during the Sony State of Play 2025. This downloadable content (DLC) will launch in summer 2025 on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms.
The Overture DLC takes players back to the city of Krat, exploring its final days before the catastrophic Puppet Frenzy. The gameplay trailer showcased new environments, bosses, and a character known as the Legendary Stalker.
Gameplay and Features
Players will embody Geppetto’s puppet, navigating through Krat while uncovering its dark secrets and backstories. The narrative unfolds against a backdrop of impending tragedy, allowing players to make choices that influence both the past and present.
Key features include:
- Exploration of Krat: Players will discover new locations, including opulent mansions and haunted ruins, while confronting formidable enemies.
- Legendary Stalker: Players will join Lea, the Legendary Stalker, on her quest for vengeance, revealing untold stories of both familiar and new characters.
- Combat and Weapons: The game introduces new weapons and combat styles, allowing players to forge a unique approach to battles.
- High-Stakes Encounters: Players will face intense challenges against powerful bosses, all while unraveling the mysteries of a world on the brink of collapse.
Background
The original Lies of P received positive reviews, with a score of 8/10 from IGN. The game sold over one million copies within a month of its September 2023 launch. The developer, Round8 Studio, aims to further explore the franchise with this DLC and has hinted at a sequel.
For more details, visit the full article on IGN.